Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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What could FirstEnergy Stadium renovations mean for downtown Cleveland? Hey, Mary Kay! Mar 29, 2023

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As the NFL annual meeting wraps up in Phoenix, one of the biggest takeaways from the media availability with Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam had to do with the future of FirstEnergy Stadium.

What might renovations mean for downtown Cleveland? It's one of the questions Mary Kay Cabot answers on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast on Wednesday.

Mary Kay joins Ashley Bastock to discuss what the Haslams had to say about those possible FirstEnergy Stadium renovations, how they are working with the city and county, and then shift focus to the Haslams' expectations on the field. Just how patient will Jimmy Haslam be regarding high expectations for the Browns this year?

Then, the two discuss the Browns defense. They get into whether the Browns have everything they need on the defensive line, the possibility of Dalvin Tomlinson helping the development of Perrion Winfrey, and just how much better new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz might make the defense.

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Takeaways from the Haslams' media availability at the NFL Owners Meetings + Odell Beckham Jr.'s appearance Mar 28, 2023

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It's time for another check in from Phoenix.

The NFL Annual Meeting is taking place and Mary Kay Cabot remains on site. She talks with Ashley Bastock about the media availability with Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam.

The two talk about everything they learned from the Haslams, including the high expectations for the franchise, the fact that coach Kevin Stefanski has no been given a playoffs-or-bust ultimatum, and the staff changes this offseason.

The two also discuss how the Haslams don't feel a need to defend the historic contract they gave to Deshaun Watson last year in the wake of the Ravens' lingering QB questions with Lamar Jackson requesting a trade.

And up top, with the latest news of the day, Mary Kay and Ashley discuss Odell Beckham Jr. being spotted in Phoenix, and whether there's any chance he may return to the Browns.

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What the Browns are saying about new offensive additions at the NFL Owners Meetings Mar 28, 2023

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The Orange and Brown Talk Podcast is bringing you some key updates from the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix.

Mary Kay Cabot is on site, and checks in with Ashley Bastock after hearing from Browns GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski.

The two delve into what the Browns are saying about their new offensive free agency additions, in particular receivers Elijah Moore and Marquise Goodwin. There's also the impact on the offense as a whole and Deshaun Watson.

Then, the two delve into how the offseason will be different for Watson and the Browns this season after dealing with a looming suspension in 2022. Plus, what does the return of Joshua Dobbs as backup QB mean for the Browns?

Finally, with breaking news and Lamar Jackson speaking out about his trade request on social media just as John Harbaugh was set to meet with reporters, Mary Kay sets the scene from the AFC coaches breakfast, and the two talk about Jackson's request and its impact on the Browns and the AFC North as a whole.

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Reaction to Browns signing Marquise Goodwin + 'Succession' character draft Mar 24, 2023

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It's a little bit of everything on a Friday on the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the podcast by reacting to the Browns signing wide recevier Marquise Goodwin on Friday afternoon. What does it tell us about the receivers? What does it tell us about Andrew Berry's approach this offseason? Who's in trouble after this signing?

Then, with 'Succession' returning for its final season on Sunday, they do a character draft. They go three rounds picking their favorites from the Roy family and higher-ups in the company, singling out their favorite moments as they go.

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What does the Elijah Moore trade mean for the other Browns receivers? Mar 23, 2023

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The Browns have mostly made their mark in free agency, addressing a number of needs and filling in the gaps on their roster, especially after trading for wide receiver Elijah Moore.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe get caught up on free agency with three questions about what has happened so far.

What does Moore's acquisition mean for David Bell? Is there another player to be added on the defensive front? Who was your favorite acquisition so far?

They dig into all of those questions on today's podcast.

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Why acquiring Elijah Moore made sense for the Browns Mar 23, 2023

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The Browns acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore from the Jets on Wednesday in exchange for their second-round pick. They also acquired the Jets' third-round pick.

It was a move to bolster a receiving corps that already includes Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones as they head into Year 2 of the Deshaun Watson era.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe discussed the trade on Wednesday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast. They get into why Mary Kay felt like this deal made sense and why Moore was a good choice for the Browns.

They also discuss what this tells us about the Browns offense and who the big winners are as a result of this deal.

Lastly, they touch on Anthony Walker Jr. returning and why it matters.

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What is the Browns' biggest remaining free agent need? Mar 21, 2023

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It's another Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast and today Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe are getting caught up on all the Browns headlines as free agency rolls on and the draft approaches.

They start by talking about bringing back Joshua Dobbs to back up Deshaun Watson and why he was the choice. Then they get into Marquise Goodwin's visit and what he would bring if he signed along with resetting the wide receiver market and where the Browns stand.

In the pod's second half, they get into the team's biggest remaining need outside of wide receiver before Mary Kay shares her thoughts on the addition of tight end Jordan Akins and a few special teams additions.

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Will the Browns add a big name at wide receiver? Hey, Mary Kay! Mar 20, 2023

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Free agency is a week old and, while the Browns have added to the defensive side of the ball, many Browns fans are hopeful for an addition or two on offense, specifically at wide receiver. The Cowboys traded for Brandin Cooks over the weekend, leaving some Browns fans wondering why their team didn't get Cooks.

Should they have been in on Cooks? It's one of the questions Mary Kay Cabot answers on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast on Monday.

Mary Kay joins Dan Labbe to discuss Cooks and more wide receiver questions. Then they get into the linebacker position, Jedrick Wills Jr. and more before discussing realistic expectations for the Browns in 2023.

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Recapping Week 1 of Browns free agency Mar 17, 2023

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The Browns wrapped up the first week of free agency by signing tight end Jordan Akins. That actually happened while Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe were recording their Friday podcast recapping the week of free agency.

Before the news breaks, they look back on the week for Andrew Berry and the Browns and assess how he did. They go signing by signing and discuss each player.

Then, after the Akins signing broke, Mary Kay had to take off and Ashley and Dan remain to react to the signing and talk about the next breaking news alert they want to get about the Browns.

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How Dalvin Tomlinson, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and Juan Thornhill fit on the Browns Mar 17, 2023

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The Browns addressed three glaring needs on their defense to start the offseason, adding three starters to their defense.

Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson, edge rusher Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and safety Juan Thornhill were all signed to multi-year deals to help bolster new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz's defense.

Lance Reisland, cleveland.com's film expert, joined the Orange and Brown Talk on Thursday to break down the free agent class. He talks about why he loves Tomlinson so much, what Okoronkwo can do on the edge and why Thornhill is such a good fit at safety.

He also talks about what he likes about Maurice Hurst before getting into what he hopes is next for the Browns.

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